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Daffton Family History

Daffton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Daffron, Dalton, Danton, Daffern, Laffoon, Afton, Dayton, Daffin

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Where is the Daffton family from?

You can see how Daffton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daffton family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Daffton family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Daffton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Daffton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Daffton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daffton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Daffton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Daffton. For the veterans among your Daffton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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